well considering he's looking for new wheels..i don't think he's running in dstock =)

 

Hey Mindi!

The SH is in STX because the ATTS is considered an LSD so factory LSDs go into STX.

 

It's all good and well to consider all this for the SH, but I don't have one I'm sure this thread will helps others in the future though.

I'm leaning towards just getting tires - instead of a wheel/tire combo. The main thing preventing me from doing this is the cost/hassle of mounting new tires when I want to change for the appropriate season. I suppose it'll be worth it though.

It will be much easier to find the money for some 225/XX-16" azenis, and this way I won't regret spending too much wheels I didn't need.

It's probably a better option to keep my options open, and maybe go for the wheels when I get more into it... or get a job .

Thanks all, for helping me out. Keep in mind that I might change my mind again, haha it happens a lot. This whole process is a great learning and discussion experience though.

Now it's time to hit up ebay and maybe mike for some 16" azenis. But who knows what I'll come up with tomorrow, I promise not to spend money until a 2 week mediation period has past

EDIT: No luck with ebay - azenis arn't as common as I thought.
EDIT: No luck with the 225/45x16 size either. 215/45x16 will work though, with 1.9% difference than prelude stock. I suppose that works.

 

Takes me 15 minutes to change all 4 tires. All you need:

• Harbor Freight lightweight jack ($90)
• Harbor Freight cordless impact drill ($99) OR
• Harbor Freight cordless drill with 3/8 adapter for your sockets
• Torque wrench with ft/lbs on it
• Deep sockets

I used to use a cordless drill and that would take a little more time say 5-10 more minutes since you have to break the lugs loose first then break out the cordless drill. Now I just use the impact drill to get the lugs off.

Definitely worth it in the long run that way your everyday tires last longer.

Where do you live?

 

I live in michigan. This proceedure, is for changing wheels, though, right?

Changing wheels would be easy, but to only have one set of wheels and change tires at each season was what I was worried about.

It would save me money by not getting those 15" wheels I was talking about - but every time I want to go from all seasons to azenis or the other way, I would be stuck with just one set of wheels and would have to take the tire off the wheel, mount the new one, and balance it (probably all at discount tire).

The conveniance of having two sets of wheels is what drawed me to that option, but I think I'll just keep one set of wheels for now. Mounting azenis on my current 16" wheels is sure to be worth that hassle.

 

In my opinion yes. Although my sponsor does wheel/tire changes for me for $20. So for me to just change my mind doesn't cost me too much.

Definitely get a 2nd set of wheels/tires if you plan on doing this more often. Also gives you a peace of mind that if you get a flat at the event you can get home by using the other tires.

My house is wheel/tire central: 3 sets of tires not mounted, 2 sets of wheels not mounted with tires, and 5 sets of wheels/tire combos.

 

You know, I don't think it would be too inconceivable for me to actually stop by the local junkyard and check out they're selection of wheels. If I end up getting steelies for cheap, I could just run them in the winter and use my stock wheels for the summer. Thanks for helping me out on this; it's great to hear your opinion(s)

 

Not a problem. I just don't want you to go through all the aches and pains I did when I 1st started. Especially when the internet was in it's infancy.

 

Getting 15" wheels would set me in a higher class, right? I think that's another pro of staying with my stock 16"s.

 

Right you need to stick with stock sized wheels. So whatever came with your car from factory is what you have to run.